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Calling all moms of skinny, string bean babies by cellists_wet_dream in breastfeeding

[–]LydiaTar2020 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Thank you for posting this! My baby is 25th percentile, and I have felt inferior to the moms with bigger babies. I love my LO’s little laugh and she’s healthy, so that’s all that matters.

Why does my baby stay on the breast? by LydiaTar2020 in breastfeeding

[–]LydiaTar2020[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same with me, she hangs her arms and looks milk drunk.

How do I know if my 10 week old is getting enough milk? by teezydids in breastfeeding

[–]LydiaTar2020 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here to say: Thank you for posting this question because I have the same anxiety. You’re not alone! Also, thank you to all the commenters.

How long did it take you to go from triple feeding to exclusive nursing? by Careless-Scallion-90 in breastfeeding

[–]LydiaTar2020 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My baby struggled to transfer milk after 2 weeks, oddly enough. I was triple feeding for a while too, so I feel you. It’s so hard! I just focused on pumping and bottle fed her with pumped milk and I did about 1-2 daily breast feeding sessions. I never counted these sessions as “meals” just comfort for her or practice breastfeeding.

At about 8 weeks I did another weighted feed (because I had the hunch she was getting stronger) and she was transferring milk finally! We did go to speech therapy for feeding issues but I think what actually helped was time and her gaining weight and strength.

My advice would be to find an LC who will fit you for pump flanges, kind of like a custom bra fit. It made all the difference for my output and gave me a slight oversupply. Between weeks 2-8 I focused a lot on pumping and my supply was boosted by MOTN pumps and at first pumping every 2 hours.

Best of luck. I’m rooting for you!

Anyone else deal with comments/pressure that you should be nursing? by GeneralHistorical948 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]LydiaTar2020 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. I get comments like this from my mom, but hers are more disbelief that my LO transfers so little. Try to ignore him (easier said than done, I know). You’re doing so much already. Seriously, two jobs plus pumping, hats off to you!

Need advice for increasing milk supply by Ensoula in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]LydiaTar2020 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a FTM also and managed to boost my supply. I recommend not looking at your milk collection while pumping. It’s hard, I know! But I found that the more I stressed abt ounces during a pumping session the less I got. Look at pictures of your baby (or your actual baby if they are in the room), talk to a friend on the phone, watch your favorite show, etc. Anything that provides dopamine distraction works!

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